International labor leaders call for unity

"The goal of this meeting is to create a unified labor movement that can speak and act nationally on the critical issues facing working Americans. While we represent the largest labor unions, we recognize that unity requires broad participation. We also recognize our members are active and work through our institutions where they live and work. We will be reaching out to them."

The following presidents were in attendance:

Larry Cohen – Communications Workers of America

Leo Gerard – United Steelworkers

Ron Gettelfinger – United Autoworkers

Joe Hansen – United Food and Commercial Workers

James Hoffa – International Brotherhood of Teamsters

Gerald McEntee – American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees

Terry O'Sullivan – Laborers International Union of North America

Bruce Raynor – UNITE HERE

Andy Stern – Service Employees International Union

Dennis Van Roekel – National Education Association

Randi Weingarten – American Federation of Teachers

Ed Hill – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

John J. Sweeney, President of the AFL-CIO, and Anna Burger, Chairperson of Change to Win, were also participants in the meeting facilitated by David Bonior of American Rights at Work.